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January 11, 2016

‘Yahoo boys cost Nigeria N78 billion yearly’ | Minister cries out

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has revealed that Nigeria loses about N78 billion yearly to cyber crimes. The minister revealed this while speaking in Abuja on Monday, January 11 at the opening ceremony of a 5–day capacity enhancement and sustainability workshop organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC). He stated that financial institutions, government ministries,... Read More

corruption, Cyber crime, scam, Yahoo

December 14, 2015

#DasukiGate: Emir of Kano, Sanusi to be interrogated by EFCC

The spotlight has beamed on the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, in the ongoing investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into Sambo Dasuki’s alleged diversion of the $2 billion arms funds. Sanusi, before his installation as the Emir was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before he was removed by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC is looking to... Read More

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September 3, 2015

There’s an Ubi Franklin impersonator scamming unsuspecting victims

So apparently one Damilola Adetoro has been in communication with an Ubi Franklin impostor. Dami came to know him back in August when he asked her for recharge card. Star struck, Dami obliged him, thinking it was really Iyanya’s manager she was chatting with and maybe he was really stranded. Not until asked for N50k for his... Read More

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Is NairaStake a nairaSCAM?

Earlier this week, we received an anonymous tip about certain shenanigans at Nairastake, an Enugu-based online betting startup. Good day, Trust your day is going well. i write to you to report some horrible experience with one of these Nigerian betting sites. I have been using them for quite some time now and you can... Read More

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Pastor arrested in Lagos over N390,000 anointing oil scam

by Chinwe Okafor A self-acclaimed pastor, John Ojebe, 50, has been charged before an Oshodi Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N390,000 from a lady called Hawo Umoru under the pretense of selling her Adonai oil to wash her private parts with. According to reports by Vanguard, Ojebe was also said to have conspired with two others, now at large,... Read More

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December 16, 2014

@demdem1: Our state of emergency is a scam

by Michael Egbejumi-David Well, I used to think that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) is exploiting and cynically looking to profit from the Boko Haram impasse. I mean, just a few days ago, even the Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha was avowing that should Jonathan be returned to power in 2015, the Boko Haram... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Evil Physician: US doctor admits to wrongfully diagnosing patients with cancer to make money

by Damilola Jagun A popular cancer doctor in Michigan, Dr. Farid Fata, who was accused of giving false diagnosis to cancer patients to make money, has pleaded guilty to the charges. In a Detroit courtroom on Tuesday, 7 October, Fata admitted to intentionally and wrongfully diagnosing healthy people with cancer, and giving them chemotherapy drugs,... Read More

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September 29, 2014

Two men arraigned for N8.4million ‘Bureau de Change’ scam

by Azubuike Azikiwe Two men have been arraigned before a Magistrates Court, sitting in Igbosere, Lagos on Monday, 29 September, for allegedly defrauding a bureau de change operator of 50,000 dollars (N8.4million). According to the prosecuting officer, Inspector Stephen Molo, the accused duo, 41-year-old Noma Mohammed and 32-year-old Kabiru Mohammed, committed the offences on... Read More

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September 19, 2014

IT whiz moves N6 billion from new generation bank – EFCC is looking for him

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC), has declared wanted an IT staff of a new generation bank, which they did not name, for allegedly defrauding the bank of N6.28 billion. In a press release on its website, the EFCC said that the suspect, Godswill Onyegwa Uyoyou, was an IT staff of the bank... Read More

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September 2, 2014

President Jonathan couldn’t save this British fraudster from getting jailed (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Mark Ware, a fraudster from Sutton Coldfield, who scammed victims in a £160,000 (N43,025,450) con, couldn’t avoid jail despite hinging his hope solely on the shoulder of Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan. 50-year-old Ware defrauded his clients when he continued trading, even after his construction empire went belly up. When he was to... Read More

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September 1, 2014

EFCC nabs three scammers for attempting to defraud bank

by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three men for attempting to defraud Enterprise Bank. The suspects, Ola Lawal, Olumide Kayode and Abass Adekunle were arrested after an usuccessful attempt to use an electronic device known as Keelog Key Grabber compromise the bank’s system and steal depositors’ funds. EFCC spokesman,... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Opinion: Why Ebola might be a scam

by Greg Ighodaro I know you already have your reservations against my caption, but you might want to keep them under bucket until you get to the end of this article, just follow closely and let’s review this together. Towards the end of last month a deadly and very contagious disease EVD (EBOLA virus disease)... Read More

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See how the Bank of Ireland fell for Nigerian scam on Twitter

by Emmanuel Chidogo A popular scam mail in Nigeria where a man/woman who claims to be a Prince or Princess of a foreign country, asks an email owner to allow them deposit money in their bank account in return for a cut, has been misunderstood by The Bank Of Ireland. The Bank Of Ireland had... Read More

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Sex-for-jobs: How suspect lured 12 married women to bed, blackmailed them with nude photos (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido A 32-year-old man, Iweka Chigoziem Nnamdi has been arrested by the police in Lagos for sleeping with women after promising them jobs. The suspect is said to be in the habit of posing as prominent individuals like Billionaire, Mike Adenuga, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim and many... Read More

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January 12, 2014

BUSTED: Nigerian arrested in India after illicit drugs fell off his scooter in an accident

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian resident in the Goa area of India has been arrested after he was found in possession of illicit drugs. The unidentified male Nigerian was said to have been riding a bike when he was involved in a crash and the drugs fell out. Nigerians have in recent times come under... Read More

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January 5, 2014

‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

by ‘Jola Sotubo A number of Nigerians being detained in India have protested against officials in the country for delaying their deportation process. The Nigerians, numbering about 20, caused a ruckus at the Trichy Central Prison where they were being held. The prisoners, who were locked up for their involvement in a fake money printing... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Young Nigerian couple jailed in U.K over plot to steal £19million (PICTURED)

A young couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22, and his girlfriend Jessica Ogunyemi, 20, both of Manchester, were the UK ‘platform’ for a Nigerian ‘phishing’ scam that made £41,000 in just two months.... Read More

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December 4, 2013

Top German businesswoman duped out of £625,000 after affair with a security guard who posed as wealthy Bentley-driving investor

A high-flying German businesswoman lost £625,000 after she had an affair with a former security guard who posed as a wealthy investor, a court heard today. Company chief executive Talke Stauss, 46, claimed she was so in love with Rizwan Butt she believed his story that he was the go-between for a potential $1.5 billion... Read More

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November 6, 2013

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: The Kerosene subsidy scandal

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu I have often argued that the hue and cry over the retention of the subsidy on petrol is one that is managed and controlled by the elite. They, not the so-called masses that the civil society groups and labour unions claim to represent, stand to lose the most when the price of... Read More

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September 17, 2013

N2.05b fraud: 4 undergraduates, bureau de change operators arrested by the EFCC (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Four persons have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for perpetrating fraud to the tune of N2.05 billion. Salihu Liman Mahmoud and Dan Asabe Ibrahim, both bureau de change operators and two University of Jos undergraduates, Isaiah Friday and Azzaior Samuel, were apprehended by agents of the anti-graft... Read More

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Victim claims pension money mysteriously turned to paper after taking a taxi (READ)

by Rachel Ogbu A woman claims that the pension money she withdrew from a second generation bank mysteriously turned to pieces of newspapers after she alighted from a commercial taxi in Calabar, Cross River State. The 24-year-old woman who did not release her name to reporters said the money was for the upkeep of her... Read More

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Presidential 419: Fake group running the Goodluck/Sambo Foundation made over N12m from the victims

by Rachel Ogbu Six men who set up a foundation in the names of Goodluck/Sambo are now under investigation for conning hundreds of people in Ketu, Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command said among the six men team were Dr. Chris Ajakaiye, Atanda Johnson, Morenike Folarin, Ademola Atanda, Soledayo Akinnubunmi and John Ajagbe, who... Read More

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Timbaland accused of insurance scam over watch worth $1.8 million

When Timbaland decided to seek payment from his insurance company over a missing $1.8 Million watch, the company behind the expensive watch didn’t believe his story. Now, Timbo is going from hopefully getting paid to getting accused of insurance fraud. According to TMZ, the super producer filed a lawsuit against American Home Assurance Company claiming his 2-year-old daughter lost his... Read More

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Rejoinder to ‘El Rufai: Memoirs of a political scam artist’

by Adejoh Idoko Momoh Having read the book wholly, I come from it with a lot more respect for El-Rufai, I come from it, challenged and inspired. Most importantly, I come from it with the surprising knowledge that with courage and confidence, it is possible to live a life of public service without being compromised.... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Olusegun Dada: Unveiling the scam called Goodluck Jonathan (Y! Politico)

by Dada Olusegun He was unpopular, a man born supposedly without shoes who went through hardship and had luck on his side. This appealed to the hearts of the poor. He was a perfect example of how “God” answers prayers. During the electoral campaign of 2011, I had various opportunities to discuss with so many... Read More

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January 10, 2013

Top 10 scams of 2012, according to the Better Business Bureau

Everyone has probably heard the saying before: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Unfortunately, scammers have mastered the craft of making their product, service, and/or initiative sound like it will give you the world without expecting a single thing in return. The Better Business Bureau, a non-profit organization specializing... Read More

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August 16, 2012

We will not succumb to blackmail – FG tells indicted marketers

by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians, especially residents of the nation’s capital Abuja, woke up on Wednesday to the realization that fuel had become scarce. Valuable man-hours were lost as queues returned to the petrol filling stations. Everyone took notice, and the Federal government realized that it had some explaining to do. So explain they did, as... Read More

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N32b Pension scam: EFCC seize choice Abuja properties

by Isi Esene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been granted an interim order from the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Lawal H. Gumi, to take possession of all assets of the six people who allegedly defrauded the Police Pension Office of to the tune of N32.8 billion. The... Read More

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